Payroll Administrator

ASOS; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online fashion retailer based in Greater London is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage in-house payroll and support international payroll processes. This role requires strong Workday experience and involves end-to-end payroll management, stakeholder collaboration, and process improvements. The ideal candidate will contribute to the team culture and assist in maintaining high standards of data accuracy and customer service. Competitive perks include employee discounts and medical care.

Benefits

Employee discount

Employee sample sales

25 days annual leave

Private medical care

Fixed annual payment

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with end-to-end payroll processes.
• Essential Workday experience required.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders.
• Experience in managing in-house payroll end to end.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end monthly UK payroll within Workday.
• Maintain accurate payroll and benefit records.
• Process monthly and ad-hoc payments to employees.
• Assist with Year End and benefit renewals.

Skills

Workday expertise

Payroll management

Stakeholder collaboration

End-to-end processes understanding

Job description

Overview

This role will sit in the payroll team and will be responsible for the day to day running of the UK in-house payroll along with supporting on 6 international payrolls. This role requires a strong understanding of payroll as the successful candidate will be required to support team members. This role will support the end to end monthly payroll cycle within the Workday platform, including input, checking and supporting with queries. You will ensure that payroll processes are conducted efficiently whilst maintaining a high standard of accuracy and customer service. Please note WorkDay experience is essential for this role.

Core Responsibilities

• Support the end to end monthly UK payroll within Workday (input, validation, checking)
• Maintain accurate pension, payroll & benefit records and monthly files
• Upload and reconcile pension contributions (UK and International where applicable)
• Ensure accurate Auto Enrolment assessment and timely provider uploads
• Submit and validate benefit files to providers, ensuring data accuracy
• Process monthly and ad-hoc payments to employees and providers
• Produce monthly payroll, benefit and pension reconciliation reports for Finance
• Manage payroll, pension and benefit inbox queries
• Work with Treasury to ensure correct payroll funding and provider payments
• Liaise with PX Admin to ensure timely and accurate data flow into Workday
• Assist with Year End, P11Ds, benefit renewals and annual events
• Support improvements and automation of payroll, pension and benefits processes
• Providing support and upskilling direct members of the payroll team and the wider shared services team.
• Supporting our culture by championing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategies.

Workday Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate employee data across payroll actions (hires, exits, comp changes, absences)
• Prepare and submit Workday payroll input, validation reports and EIBs
• Run Workday payroll control reports and support reconciliation checks
• Support Workday testing cycles through data preparation and scenario execution
• Monitor Workday integration errors and escalate where required
• Maintain data consistency between Workday and external payroll systems (e.g., Papaya)
• Working with our internal tech team to resolve issues, supporting with changes, testing and identifying improvements to WorkDay to improve performance.

We believe being together in person helps us move faster, connect more deeply, and achieve more as a team. Thats why our approach to working together includes spending at least 3 days a week in the office. Its a rhythm that speeds up decision-making, helps ASOSers learn from each other more quickly, and builds the kind of culture where people can grow, create, and succeed.

Were ASOS, the online retailer for fashion lovers all around the world.

We exist to give our customers the confidence to be whoever they want to be, and that goes for our people too. At ASOS, youre free to be your true self without judgement, and channel your creativity into a platform used by millions.

But how are we showing up? Were proud members of Inclusive Companies, are Disability Confident Committed and have signed the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter and we placed 8th in the Inclusive Top 50 Companies Employer list.

Everyone needs some help showing up as their best self. Let our Talent team know if you need any adjustments throughout the process in whatever way works best for you

About You

• Hands on experience with a strong understanding of end-to-end processes
• WorkDay experience essential
• Experience of managing payroll in house end to end
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders at varying levels across the business
• International payroll experience would be advantageous but not essential
• Confidence to share payroll knowledge with colleagues

BeneFITS

• Employee discount (hello ASOS discount!)
• Employee sample sales
• 25 days paid annual leave + an extra celebration day for a special moment
• Private medical care scheme
• Opportunity for personalised learning and in-the-moment experiences that enable you to thrive and excel in your role.
• Fixed Annual Payment in addition to your salary each year, it's just an extra thank you from us

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